A formal place setting has a standard way to arrange silverware, plates, and glasses. The fork goes on the left, and the glasses on the right.

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For starters, don’t worry if there isn’t much space: “The closer the people are, the better the party.” By Tim McKeough Serving a meal is about more than just feeding your guests. “It’s about people ...

Every year, families gather around a table full of food and observe Thanksgiving. It’s a time to celebrate family and togetherness, all centered around a table of mouth-watering dishes. Underneath all ...

QUESTION: Where does the small coffee spoon go on the table? I attended the Early American Glass luncheon last week in Oklahoma City and one hostess put the spoon at an angle beside the coffee cup.

Martha Stewart and Sandra Lee understand the importance of a good tablescape. The queens of tasteful dining decor popularized the art of obsessive table settings in the late ‘90s and early 2000s on ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." In 2023, a standard table setting, the ones today that weirdly try and replicate those in the Gilded Age ...